colossus

colossus englannista suomeksi

1. kolossi

0. Substantiivi

colossus englanniksi

1. A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the (w) in Rome and the of Rhodes, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.

2. Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

3. 1951, (w), ''(w)'' (1974 (w) Ltd publication), part V: "The Merchant Princes", chapter 18, pages 186–187:

4. 2010 August 11 (5:00pm), Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, "Shadow of the Colossus" reviewed by ''Zero Punctuation'', 3:27–3:42 and 3:56–4:08

What I love about the colossi is that they actually ''feel colossal'' : they move ponderously around, sending out tremours with each step; their ancient husks richly detailed with dirt and plant life.

5. Somebody or something very greatly admired and respected.

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7. colossus, giant statue